Nonresident licensed Florida agent required to join NAR?

[Doug Johnson]

Recently obtained a nonresident Florida license as I reside in Georgia. Newly contracted broker suggest I join the Greater Tampa Association (GTA). I'm not fond of all the junk fees associations charge members. I was a member of the NAR 20 years ago and would rather not join. Secondly, I would be paying for access to their Stellar MLS which I already have access to through Georgia. Is it mandatory for me to join the GTA?